MSU Extension 4-H Dairy Cattle Production & Management

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  Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions- Hauling, Spreading, and Composting

  Published on May 11, 2021
  Whether you are moving manure directly to a storage facility, transferring manure to a field for temporary stockpile, composting or applying manure, details matter: #3 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.

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  Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions – Storage

  Published on May 11, 2021
  A guide to developing manure storage at fairs and expos: #2 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.

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  Manure Management for Fairs and Exhibitions- Emergency Spill Response

  Published on May 11, 2021
  A guide to planning for manure spill response at fairs and expos: #4 in a series of four fact sheets for fairs and expos.

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  Recommendations for Marketing Youth Animal Projects – Beef

  Published on May 25, 2020
  This document will serve as a guide to help youth market, establish pricing, find a processor, keep records, and evaluate transportation considerations.

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  Grass-Finished Freezer Beef Pricing Worksheet

  Published on May 4, 2020
  This worksheet provides examples and calculations for pricing grass-finished freezer beef.

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  Grain Fed Freezer Beef Pricing Worksheet

  Published on May 4, 2020
  This worksheet breaks down each of the variables and provides examples on pricing.

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  Financial Manual for 4-H Volunteers

  Published on March 2, 2020
  A guide to financial accountability for 4-H volunteers.

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  Financial Manual for 4-H Treasurers

  Published on March 2, 2020
  A guide to managing money wisely for 4-H treasurers.

• Michigan 4-H/FFA Meats Judging Contest Rules and Entry Form

  Published on April 25, 2019
  The 2019 Michigan 4-H Meats Judging Contest/FFA Meats Evaluation and Technology Career Development event is a collaborative effort between Michigan 4-H and Michigan FFA.

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  Tips for Purchasing and Bringing Home Livestock

  Published on March 28, 2019
  Acquiring new stock is exciting and making sure that you know the questions to ask before the purchase and the preparations required to bring new livestock home is key to managing their health and safety.